Description
This almond cherry cake is moist, tender, and bursting with sweet cherries and nutty almond flavor. Made with buttermilk for extra tenderness, it’s perfect for birthdays, brunches, or any celebration.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries, halved
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- For the glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the halved cherries and sliced almonds (reserve a few almonds for topping if desired).
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the reserved almonds on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If making the glaze: whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
If using frozen cherries, do not thaw them before folding into the batter to prevent excess moisture. The cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Protein: 5g